OUR STRATEGY
Rather than specialize in a specific country or industry, we see the world as our opportunity set. To invest effectively, we execute a strategy built on the concepts of continuities and dislocations.
001.
The Aspirations of a Transnational Middle Class
Over 20 years, the middle class in the world’s emerging markets will expand by more than 1.5 billion people, driving demand for convenience products, healthcare services, and private education.
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The Next Generation of Financial Services
A well-functioning, well-managed financial system remains a prerequisite to sustained economic growth — from mid-market lending to insurance and capital markets.
003.
Global Growth & Sustainability
The need to responsibly manage our planet’s resources is now at the forefront of our culture, supporting businesses focused on sustainable growth.
004.
The Future of Food
Meeting the nutritional needs of more than 7 billion people requires increasing yields — and increasing yields requires intelligent fertilizer use.
FAQ
Popular Questions
Cartesian Capital Group is a global private equity firm with a demonstrated ability to grow companies internationally. Ours is not a “buyout” firm; we provide growth capital, deploying it to help our companies expand and prosper globally.
Since our inception in 2006, we have managed more than $3 billion in committed capital for our investors. Our team has committed more than $2.5 billion to more than 70 companies in more than 20 industries.
We invest globally and opportunistically. Rather than specialize in a specific country or industry, we see the world as our opportunity set, with special expertise in emerging markets.
Pangaea One, Pangaea Two, and Pangaea Three are our private equity vehicles. Cartesian Re, a specialized asset manager offering uncorrelated returns, is now “NB Insurance-Linked Strategies,” a division of Neuberger Berman.
René Descartes (1596–1650) is widely known for his contributions to mathematics; the Cartesian coordinate system serves as the foundation of analytic geometry and modern cartography. His combination of analytical rigor and skepticism resonates with our approach to private equity investing — hence, the name of our firm.